undermined
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His critiques of both communism and unrestrained capitalism stemmed from his dismay that each of them undermined the dignity of human beings created in God’s image.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Four actors, affixed with in-ear monitors, occupy different seats as testimony is elicited, provided and undermined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
He said the actions targeted by the policy undermined "peace, economic stability and the rule of law."
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Rights groups had opposed the clemency, arguing it undermined the rule of law.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
He would leave tutoring early or skip it altogether, acts that undermined Luma’s authority before the rest of the team.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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